Brazilian Festival
The Bethel Presbyterian Church held their 5th annual Brazilian Festival. Don't let the name fool you, the Brazilian Festival welcomes everyone! Pastors, Marcelo Franca and Talles Araujo, have one main goal for this festival, creating new friendships in the neighborhood. The festival feautured live music, dance routines, face paiting, inflatables for the kids, and of course authentic Brazilian food! Planning for this festival takes about 6 months but the countless hours of pla
The Museum in The Streets is Officially Open
MARLBOROUGH- Today, was the official opening of "The Museum in the streets" in Marlborough. The museum in the streets was an idea thought up by Douglas Rowe, the President of the historical society. The idea was worked on for about 6 months between the Historical society, the Department of Public Works, and the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation. It is a self-guided tour with twenty-four panels that go from the library down to the historical cemetery on Main Street
Coping with loss: Vigil held at First Church
Drug addiction is more common than we may think. It was a somber night to remember at First Church in Marlborough. The yearly International Overdose Awareness vigil was held in remembrance of the communities lost love ones, due to drug addiction. Kathy Leonard is the event coordinator for this yearly event. She uses it as a coping method to help grieve her son that she lost a few years back, to the terrible disease... and to also help others that are dealing with the loss of
Return of the Lobster Festival
HUDSON- On Thursday August 22, the Marlborough Chambers brought back their lobster festival. Kennedy's Pub of Marlborough provided delicious food that fed over 200 people. The Flashback Band of Marlborough kept the tunes going for the event. Dessert was in the form of mini blizzards from Diary Queen. 50/50 raffles were held. Some of the proceeds went to "team sharing" an organization that provides support to families that have lost a child to Substance Abuse Disorder. Preside
Is Toxic Algae really a concern?
It is warm and sunny out, of course families and animals want to cool off in the near by ponds and lakes...but is it safe to do so? Many have been questioning the water safety lately with the alarming number of reported high algae illnesses and deaths this summer across the United States. Do not fret! According to Marlborough Conservation Officer Priscilla Ryder, toxic algae is not in fact that common. She urges that there has to be a "perfect storm" of sorts in order for it
Two recent crashes in Berlin remind us all to pay attention while driving
BERLIN- Recently, Central Street in Berlin has been a popular area for crashes. One crash took place on July 23rd and was captured on video. The video shows the car driving and then crashing into a pole and flipping over. The footage for this accident was not released untill August 12. On August 13th, another accident occurred in the same spot. According to police, the first driver was cited for texting and driving. The second driver did not admit to texting and driving but P
Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough Warn of EEE Dangers
METROWEST- Multiple communities in the Metrowest area including Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough & Grafton are on high alert after the deadly EEE virus has been discovered. While only about 4-5% of human EEEV infections result in EEE, the most concerning fact about the rare disease is that there is no cure - nor are there any immunizations to serve as protection. Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus, commonly known as EEE, is carried by mosquitos and can cause serious neu
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